“Boy Bosses”: 51 Hilarious And Unhinged Microfeminism Clapbacks That Apparently Work Everytime

Many women are done...

Done inflating or cushioning men's egos. Done being polite to the point of going unseen. Done keeping quiet while he mansplains or hepeats after rudely interrupting. They're done, but they're not going to make a loud fuss about it.

Instead, women have launched a quiet but chaotic revolution. They're intentionally sitting with their legs spread apart on public transport, they're refusing to move out of the way for a man on the sidewalk, they're putting "mom" duties into dad's hands. They're letting men feel the same discomfort they've handed out themselves for centuries.

Micro-feminism isn't about grand gestures or rebellious activism, says Morgana Jones, a student living in Ireland.

"It's about the small daily actions we take to challenge gender inequality in our lives," she explains. "These are the subtle ways as women we can fight back against bias to help in supporting each other, creating gradual change within our society."

Jones says her own experiences in lectures, work and social spaces have proven that these minor acts can have a profound impact on how women are perceived and treated.

Jones adds that since she's started using acts of micro-feminism, she's noticed that people respect her more, and involve her more in discussions. They actively listen and value her opinion.

"As a woman in this society it is hard to feel heard and valued," writes Jones. "By putting myself out there and standing up to men who view themselves above us as women, I've noticed a change. Spreading awareness helps in empowering others around us to make the change also and helps in creating a more equal society."

NPR calls micro-feminism "the next big thing in fighting the patriarchy." Little acts can go a long way in making big changes, says Dr. Halima Kazem-Stojanovic, a feminist and gender expert at Stanford University.

Kazem-Stojanovic believes it's important to normalize addressing everyday gender biases. "When you start to adjust society's norms, then that has a lasting effect. That has a conscious and a subconscious effect," the expert explained.

Alice Rose is a gender and psychology researcher from the University of South Australia's Centre for Workplace Excellence. Rose agrees that while acts of micro-feminism may seem small, they can be highly effective.

"The broader feminist movement is about equality for all, so feeling like you can belong to that movement, that you are in some way doing something that makes the world either a better place, it's small, but improves things … I think that can be really powerful," she explains.

According to Rose, engaging in acts of micro-feminism is an opportunity to meet the three basic psychological needs of Self-Determination Theory: autonomy, competence and relatedness.

"Acts of micro-feminism are a chance to exercise autonomy, build up confidence to be assertive and call things out, which leads to self-efficacy, and when you're supporting others in the workplace by speaking up on behalf of each other, that increases relatedness," explains the expert.

She says that micro-feminism doesn't have to just be about gender but can extend to include people of color, people with disabilities, or people of different faiths. Rose adds that men can also participate in acts of micro-feminism.

If you're looking for some ways to engage in micro-feminism (apart from what's on the list), ABC news recommends delegating volunteer tasks at work to male employees, as research shows women are more likely to volunteer for non-promotable tasks than men. We're talking things like organizing farewell gifts, baby showers, etc.

The media outlet adds that when a female colleague is interrupted, you should bring her back into the conversation. "Use 'she' or they' rather than the default 'he' when the person in a position of power is not known," adds the site.